[ref. l13359300] Senior Finance Assistant
Senior Finance Assistant
Grade D: £23,893 - £25,979 per annum (pay award pending)Post No: RF361
Permanent – 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
- Flexitime Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
- 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service
- Casual Car User Allowance
- Cycle Scheme
- Free Car Parking
We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our Account Payables Team.
As a valued colleague, you are responsible for accurately processing and managing all invoices and payments for the Council. This role ensures adherence to the Council’s policies and procedures; processing payments timely; and having effective communication to confidently liaise with a range of external and internal stakeholders which includes both finance and non-finance persons.
You will also be involved in the creation and amendement of supplier details from Service Area requests; carrying out due diligence on new supplier requests; and receiving, reviewing, and verifing invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals before processing invoices for payment.
The successful candidate will have a friendly disposition, driven to deliver excellent customer care to our local residents and businesses. You are also an organised, self-motivated individual with the ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of a team.
Experience of public sector finance and and practical knowledge of computerised financial ledger systems is desirable. If you are actively studying or a recently qualified AAT Technican (Level 4) then this would also be seen as advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, are essential.
This role will offer variety. You should also be capable of achieving stretching targets and have the ability to work adaptably in order meet tight deadlines.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please telephone 01543 464712 and ask for Cindy Lappage.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number RF361.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 18th October 2024.
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